What Changes in Washington After the Midterm Elections

Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections, forcing President Donald Trump to face a divided government starting in January. The new Democratic majority plans to challenge his economic and foreign policies, including tariffs and the Iran war. Exit polls show over 80% of voters cited high prices for gas, food, and healthcare as their main concern, with many blaming Trump's trade tariffs and the Iran conflict for rising costs. Democrats campaigned on fighting inflation, while Republicans focused on socialism fears and terrorism accusations. The new Congress will attempt to reverse Trump's healthcare cuts and limit his tariff authority, though they lack the two-thirds majority to override likely presidential vetoes. New progressive lawmakers, including the first Muslim senator, are pushing for universal healthcare and economic equality measures.